In the time of Counter-Reformation, a miller and his son come under investigation by a priest of the Inquisition, when rumors spread that their prosperity comes from working with the Devil.
The Devil's Trap is a film directed by František Vlá?il, based on a novel by Alfréd Technik, adapted by František A. Dvorák and Miloš Kratochvíl. It was the first of three historical dramas that Vlá?il made during the Czech New Wave (technically he isn't really a part of the New Wave, however these films were made during the same era of artistic freedom), preceding his more well known Marketa Lazarová (1967) and Valley of the Bees (1968).
Set in the late 16th Century during the Catholic Reformation, in the Moravian Karst, situated in what is now the Eastern Czech Republic, it tells the tale of a miller (Vítezslav Vejrazka), and his son Jan (Vít Olmer), who come under suspicion and are investigated by a Jesuit priest of the Inquisition (Miroslav Macháchek), when rumors of witchcraft are spread by the local regent (Cestmír Randa), who is jealous of the miller's prosperity and degree of respect among the local populace.
As expected from Vlá?il, this film is a stunning experience all the way through. From the opening shot, an ominous manipulation of perspective with a close up of a mangled figure of Christ dominating the foreground against a tiny figure in black walking along the horizon, to the breathtaking confrontational finale inside the vast stalactite filled Karst caverns, it is a wonderful display of visual mastery.
Maybe not quite as impressive as Marketa Lazarová, but still full of astonishing imagery. As seen from unique angles and distinct points of view which highlight the director's remarkable sense of awareness of framing, motion, and positioning on the emotional and dramatic tone of the scene. The most memorable being a repeated shot where the camera is suspended and launched with speed through the air towards the miller's door.
The story here is a simple one and I would say more accessible than his later works. With a conventional structure emphasized as much by its plot and characters, than by its expressionistic cinematography or authentic historical detail. The events play out without much surprise, and there is a strong underlying, almost supernatural, mysterious aspect that is left unresolved, in fact barely explored, which is slightly disappointing, but only because it's so fascinating that I wish there was more.
Acting is great all around. Particularly the villains: Miroslav Macháchek as the priest, casting a sinister and imposing shadow wherever he goes, and Cestmír Randa as the weasel like regent behind all the persecution. While Vít Olmer brings a charismatic leading man presence in his role as the miller's son Jan, in love with the lovely orphan girl Martina (Karla Chadimová), who becomes a dangerous object of rivalry between Jan and other young men of the village.
The film also features the evocative music of Zden?k Liška (perhaps the most prolific composer of the Czech New Wave). In this his second of eleven collaborations with Vlá?il, his compositions are used sparingly, but to great effect, complimenting but never overpowering a scene. The best example of which can be heard in an amazingly shot celebration and dance sequence at the end of the second act.
The Devil's Trap might not be a masterpiece, but it is still a strong effort, with a fascinating straightforward story and a glorious historical setting captured beautifully by Vlá?il's unmistakable visual prowess. A fine work that would also be the perfect starter plate to prepare yourself for the challenging feast of Marketa Lazarová or The Valley of the Bees. It even has an easy to digest running time. It's therefore puzzling why this gem remains largely overlooked and ignored.
Newport 电影院的约会～ 前面我真没听懂 还要ivan帮我翻译哈哈哈
在描述狗狗的电影里属于比较一般的了，情节不够感人，狗狗形象的刻画不够立体，强行煽情。
无论你愿不愿意承认
7分吧 多1分给狗狗 当她激动滴跑去趴到原主人的军鞋上 破防了
马犬运动量很大，不适合大多数人，我家马犬妹妹就是被弃养然后遇到我再被领养的。
原来狗狗也会有ptsd。打仗回来的老兵无法回到正常生活却无人问津，退伍的狗狗被训练出攻击倾向得被安乐死 thank you for your service, but fuck off now
一星半。就不能说很无聊吧，但太白开水了。钱老板真的无论颜值还是身材还是那么能打。就这一人一狗的公路温情小品能拍的如此的无聊丝毫不感人我也是服气。
独幕剧，即使隐掉了前因，对话和氛围还是撑起了所有情绪。
比较喜欢的是，他们牵着狗去寻回被偷的东西那里。很有意思。包括后来发展出来的对话也很有意义：也许我也差点成为他那样，可能更不如。
一个退伍老兵，一条退役军犬，一个“送死”旅程...
人和狗的公路片，其实笑点不多，基本都在预告片里面了。正片风格感觉很闷，想表达的东西太多结果反而让人比较困惑
实话说男主太不适合角色，没看出对狗的一点爱，也没表现出浪荡货的贱样，猛男形象这片子里不需要。
很温柔的公路片，重点还是在表达战后创伤对狗子的影响，毛孩子都可爱，但触动不太大。
讨论一条狗的战后综合症
lu'lu终究是幸运的，最后被领养了，离开了残酷的工作和任务，被爱与温情包围后，也会逐渐淡化那些经历战争后的创伤吧。虽然片尾说是“in memory of lulu”，但感觉对于退役军人的救赎和治愈更多一些。
氛围烘托的很好，全靠女主演技支撑着！结局虽然能猜到，但枪响之后还是挺过瘾的。
有几幕还是很恐惧的
Again 对内容的理解败在了听力理解上 狱吏和男主的对话听的一知半解 去看望Lulu的兄弟的家庭男主人和男主的对话也一知半解 另外 他为啥中途要去装盲人蹭酒店？还有狗狗参加完葬礼后为啥又要回基地？这些疑惑不明白 不过狗狗颜色特别棒！作为家里也有狗狗的爱狗人士 感觉和狗狗有种特殊的共鸣！开头的狗狗成长记录和参加葬礼那段还都把我看哭了 偷偷抹眼泪。。。狗狗是人类的好朋友 互相拯救吧！
看了一个机翻版本，很影响观感，但是谁能拒绝Channing Tatum和修狗的组合呢
感慨的是戰爭後的ptsd和被遺棄
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